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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe

The new edition of the Jeep flagship will be offered in a shorter and longer body version (with which come three rows of seats) and five equipment packages. For the first time, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe also brings an electrified plug-in hybrid drive option.

In a statement, Jeep CEO Christian Meunier said: “The Jeep Grand Cherokee is our global flagship and will be leading the Jeep brand into a new era of premium refinement, innovative technology, advanced 4×4 capability and electrification.”

Inside, there are a pair of 10.1-inch screens for the driver display and infotainment system, as well as a 10.25-inch front passenger interactive display.

The hybrid Grand Cherokee is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors with a total power of 375 hp (276 kW) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. The capacity of the 14.0-kWh lithium-ion battery is sufficient to cover 24 miles (40 kilometers) without the use of ICE, while the total combined driving range is 440 miles (708 kilometers).

The base 3.6-liter V6 petrol engine offers 289 hp (212 kW) and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque. Optional are the Trailhawk, Overland and Summit equipment packages with a 5.7-liter V8 engine delivering 362 hp (266 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. All models use an eight-speed automatic transmission to transmit power to all wheels.

Source: Jeep

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Ford Fiesta with several new equipment kits

Three years ago, Ford introduced the eighth generation Fiesta for the European market. Now it reveals a redesigned model of one of the most popular European cars from the B segment.

The new Fiesta will be offered in several equipment packages, and will come standard with LED lights in dark cases. The lights will be combined with adaptive matrix technology in more expensive versions. Each of the equipment packages will offer a different look to the radiator grille.

Inside, there is a 12.3-inch digital cluster and an 8.0 inch central touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. The sporty version of the ST comes with black seats with contrasting red seams and integrated headrests.

The most powerful version of the Fiesta is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost engine with 198 hp (145 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a manual 6-speed or automatic 7-speed dual-clutch transmission that transmits power to the front axle. The Eco work program has been replaced with the Track program. Dark 18-inch alloy wheels and Quaife ATB limited slip differential will be offered as an option.

The rest of the engine range is based on a liter three-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology.

Source: Ford

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KIA Sportage Plug-in Hybrid World Premiere At IAA Munich

At this year’s IAA in Munich, which will be held from September 7-12, KIA will present innovations in the field of electrification.

Until the coronavirus pandemic, the IAA was held annually in Frankfurt. At this event, KIA will hold the global premiere of the plug-in hybrid model Kia Sportaga. It is based on the first European version of this SUV, and is intended for users who want to switch to electric vehicles.

The new plug-in hybrid Sportage is powered by a 1.6-liter T-GDI engine with an electric motor of 91 hp, and a total output of 265 hp. The electric motor is powered by a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery.

Senior vice president and head of the Global Design Center Karim Habib said: “With the all-new Sportage, we didn’t simply want to take one step forward but instead move on to a different level in the SUV class.”

KIA will use the IAA to introduce the new all-electric EV6 model. It will be equipped with a fast charging system and the option of access to the nearest charging stations. It will offer an impressively long range and the most spacious interior in its class.

Visitors will have the opportunity to get to know EV6 in more detail via VR technology, at the KIA showroom, and see the new Sportaga PHEV and the new EV6.